01-18-2018 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

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d. Council Meeting Liaisons Dawn Bittner presented the schedule for Liaisons at Council Meetings, reminding the Planning Commission Members if they can't attend their scheduled,trade with someone else. e. Road Specifications Committee Dawn Bittner asked for 2 volunteers to serve on the Road Specifications Committee recently formed by the City Council. Planning Commission Member Wilson volunteered and is available any time. Planning Commission Member Birch volunteered and is available after 4:0o PM. Planning Commission Member Wilson stated it has been some time since the Wilderness Resort Villas Landscape Committee has met. Bittner stated she will review the members and schedule in the spring. f. Potential Development South of Business Park Mr. Burslie explained the Economic Development Commission is elcploring the possibility of developing the former spray irrigation field south of the Business Park. Potential layouts were provided. Chair Hallan stated the City should consider screening, layout,buffering, etc. in the transition area between light industrial uses to the north and proposed commercial uses to the south. Rezoning was discussed. Placing the ball fields in the northern area would make them more walkable. Chair Hallan stated this is one of the larger parcels available for development between Baxter and Jenkins along the highway. g. 2oi8 Project Priorities Dawn Bittner updated the Planning Commission on the Special Council Meeting Tuesday evening. OLD BUSINESS: a. Rental Property Ordinance Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. The New Richland ordinance is very concise being�or 8 pages. The units need to be in compliance with the Unified Housing Code. The Park Rapids ordinance is a little bit longer but it is specific about what needs to be working. MINUTES 3 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission January i8, 2018